Both teams occupy the middle spots in the point standings and would be hoping to make some major strides with a win in this game.
Preview
NCH vs MPR will lock horns against each other in the 13th match of the CSA Provincial T20 Cup 2024 at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley. Both teams occupy the middle spots in the point standings and would be hoping to make some major strides with a win in this game.
Northern Cape have won just one match and have lost the other two encounters till now. The side won the opening game of the competition against South Western Districts by four wickets. They lost their second game against Limpopo by a narrow margin but then they suffered a massive defeat to Eastern Storm.
Mpumalanga Rhinos have been in good form in the competition this season. They won their opening game against Eastern Storm by 22 runs and their second game had to be abandoned due to rain. They sit above the Northern Cape in the point standings and hope for a win to strengthen their chances for the playoffs.
Match Information
Northern Cape vs Mpumalanga, Match 9
CSA Provincial T20 Cup, 18 Mar 2024, Mon, 4:30 PM IST ,Kimberley
Probable PlayingXI
Northern Cape
Hanu Viljoen, JD Vandiar, C Britz, CP Klijnhans, GM Thomson(C), EH Kemm, E Motswiri, JP Oakes, Johan Van-Dyk, BD Walters, J Xaba
Bench: GJ Abrahams, VB Mahlangu, RK Terblanche, J Landsberg, Benjamin Van Rensburg, T Ntuli, ZC Qwabe, K Mohale
Mpumalanga
B van Niekerk, Muhammed Mayet, MY Cook, Jurie Snyman(C), N Sigwili, Kieran Kenny, H Rolfes, G Dukes, J Makua, Jon Hinrichsen, G Mahlokwana
Bench: Z Swart, N Dlamini, Brian Koto, , A Kok, Akhulile Mkhatu
Injury News
Will be added when there is an update
Weather Report: Clear Sky
Win Prediction: Mpumalanga
Pitch Condition: Bowling
Avg 1st Inning Score: 136
Pitch Report
The pitch is said to be a one that would help the pacers and slow spinners. The batters might have a tough time in building the innings and scoring a big total might be difficult o such a surface.
Captains: 8.5
Muhammed Mayet MPL | bat
The opener is in great form ahead of this game and was one of the best batters of the team in their opening game against Eastern Storm
Grant Thomson NCAPE | bat
The skipper is in sublime touch and has scored runs at a great strike rate and the team would look to bank on his scintillating form in this match.
Hermann Rolfes MPL | ALL
The all-rounder is contributing to the team well in all three aspects of the game and would look to do more for the side in the upcoming match.
Hanu Viljoen NCAPE | BAT
The wicketkeeper-batter has been great behind the stumps and has been scoring consistently for the team as well in the competition.
Gareth Dukes MPL | all
The batter has been providing some crucial cameos which have been crucial to the side’s success in the previous matches.
Johan Van-Dyk NCAPE | bowl
The bowling all-rounder has been in great touch especially with the ball as he has been bowling economical spells which the teams demands from him.
Avoid Player Message: 7.5
Kieran Kenny: MPL | BAT
Basheeru-Deen Walters: NCAPE | BOWL
DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.